Earn a million dollars the smart way
Ideas on how to earn a million dollars the smart way.
- Brand: Not only do you need to brand your company, but you also need to brand yourself personally. People like to buy from people they know and like. The more credibility you have as an individual, the more likely people are to invest in you, buy your product, and tell other people about you. People are skeptical and you need to find a way to disarm them quickly. You and your business must be consistent in what you present to the public in everything you do; it will become your brand.
- strategic thinking: Divide your workday into 30-minute segments: Take a topic and work on that topic for the 30 minutes. Dig as deep into the topic as possible: brainstorm ideas, connect with people, follow up, and move on. Taking one topic at a time will help you focus on what you need to do to come up with solutions, especially when you know you only have 30 minutes to do it. You will find that you achieve much more. Strategic thinking helps you generate new ideas and innovative breakthroughs. A new idea can change your business forever.
- connecting: The more people connect and talk, the more successful you will be. It is about relationship capital. Call 5-10 new prospects a day, try to connect with them, and each day follow up with at least 3 of your existing relationships to build the relationship. Remember that it is all about follow up and follow up. The people you meet know other people and it’s amazing how your connections will connect you with other people who will benefit you.
- Value added: This is the key, adding value to those you engage with, especially those who are more successful than you without looking for anything in return, will pay off in the long run. The saying “what goes around comes around” is very true. There are many ways to add value to others, including introducing someone you know to someone you know, where it would be mutually beneficial. It will come back to you in spades down the road.
- conceptual thinking: Every decision you make for your business or investment is crucial. Doing the same thing that others do makes you equal to others. You need to be different. Disrupt your thinking, take ideas from other successful businesses and incorporate them into your business. Find successful companies, find out what sets them apart, and copy their ideas.
How NOT to make a million…
1) Listen to negative people who tell you that you can’t do it
2) Allow your fears to rule your life
3) Not controlling your time and not using the 30 minute blocks
4) Apologize
5) Insist that something is not possible, there is always a way
6) Not having a mentor or coach to work with your ideas
7) Not having a responsible partner to keep you on track
8) Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results
Together we make a difference in the success of others. Make your million but help other people along the way and make this planet a better place to live.
